Dodge Journey; RAM 1500, 2500, 3500 (2018): Back over prevention
Recall 18V398000 · Jun 14, 2018 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
1,837
vehicles affected
1,837
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V398000
- Date
- Jun 14, 2018
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 1,837
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Back over prevention > Sensing system > Camera
- Model years
- 2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Journey and RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. The backup camera may experience a loss of image display while backing up. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
What can happen
A loss of image in the rearview camera while backing up can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview mirror, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U56.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V398000?
4 models: Dodge Journey (2018), Ram 1500 (2018), Ram 2500 (2018) and 1 more, about 1,837 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V398000?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview mirror, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U56.
What can happen?
A loss of image in the rearview camera while backing up can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.